Once a Altman's film has been in a town, it kind of wrecks the town. It doesn't even matter what the film is because, suddenly, everybody's hip and stores start doubling prices or whatever.

In the early part of my life I carried the flame for fiery women: perky women who were not dumb.

I guess what I have to say is, "Don't do it." I don't recommend it, because, having said that, the people that should do it will do it anyway, despite the fact that I've said not to do it. Only the ones who've said, "Oh, she said not to do it," aren't going to do it, and they shouldn't be doing it in the first place.

I will walk out on a scene if it's all lit and ready to go but it's not happening.

It's inconceivable to some people that that wouldn't be the sexiest thing to do in the whole world: to be a movie star, and make money, and be pampered, and whatever.

It's such an amazing thing to be loved for who you are.

I make decisions for my life, not the other way around. Besides, when you have a kid, you must weigh everything against time with your child.